Electric Car News As Ev Vehicles Get Heavier, They Re Also Getting More Dangerous, Safety Experts Say

The EV market may have too many options, and here’s why it hurts

The electric-vehicle boom was supposed to simplify driving choices: plug in, skip the gas station, and help cut emissions. Instead, shoppers now face a maze of models, powertrains, incentives, and ... Read More

Hertz's multibillion-dollar bet on EVs magnified America's pain points — and soft spots — for electric cars

Hertz purchased 100,000 Teslas in 2021 and has since course-corrected after taking half a billion dollars in write-downs and losses from its EV fleet. Read More

EV sales are way down. Here’s why that might not be a big deal.

Despite a recent dip in sales, analysts say EV adoption will continue to grow — but maybe not at the pace seen before. Read More

Are electric vehicles at less risk of being stolen?

Getting your car stolen is something no one should have to experience. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the number auto thefts are decreasing, but there were still nearly 1 million ... Read More

Getting an electric car? Federal EV Tax Credit set to expire impacting car buyers and dealers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The federal electric vehicle (EV) tax incentive program, which has helped thousands of Americans afford cleaner, greener cars, is set to officially end on September 30th. Read More

Nissan’s e-Power: An EV driving experience, fueled by gas

That gap between EV interest and EV reality is where hybrids have stepped in, offering better mileage with familiar ownership. Nissan’s new approach is to blur the line even more: a hybrid that ... Read More

Crash safety test results show how popular electric vehicles performed

New safety test results show how some popular electric vehicles performed in collisions and avoiding pedestrians. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently examined how seven EV's performed. Read More

Switching to an electric car? Here's how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle

Electric vehicle charging speed depends on a number of factors, including the type of car and the level of charger used. Here's what to expect. Read More

28% Of Gas-Car Owners Would Never Buy An EV—But That's Not The Whole Story

BCG released a survey detailing the state of EV demand around the world. Just over a quarter of combustion and hybrid car owners in the U.S. say they would never buy an EV. But it's mostly old people ... Read More

Do Electric Vehicles Need Special Tires?

Electric vehicles are a different breed from traditional gas-powered ones, or what could also be called internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. For starters, they run on electricity, not fuel, ... Read More